Ponte Houndstooth Hybrids

Firstly I would like to say a MASSIVE thank you about my previous post on the floral trousers. The response was amazing and Simplicity had them as Tweet of the Day!

Once again I have used the Simplicity 1696 pattern and tweaked it slightly - no zips for me this time! I made these trouser/leggings hybrid from a really good quality houndstooth ponte de roma from Minerva Crafts. I wanted to try and make some 50s-ish-Hepburn-esque-capris.

It is the exact same pattern as the floral ones, darts and all - but as the fabric is mega stretchy I just added a black elastic waistband made of black ponte as a contrast.

It feels like wearing pajamas! Ridiculously comfortable. Very pleased how the same pattern turned out with the ponte - they would be ideal for travelling as seem smart but crazy comfortable at same time.

Gorgeous! I'm trying to get a fitted look from this pattern in a stretch cotton weave and like you I found I had to go down a size. I'm still in the reworking phase but I love your houndstooth ones. Very classy!

I love these! I've made up this pattern in a black and white flowered stretch cotton but your version here inspired me to pick up some charcoal plaid Ponte and a blue and black checked Ponte from a "mensweàr" collection. I hope mine look as nice as yours do when I'm done.